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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito explained that an upside-down U.S. flag at his house was due to a disagreement between his wife and a neighbor, who has now spoken out about the incident.
Justice Samuel Alito temporarily paused a lower-court order that limited Biden administration officials from contacting social media firms. The Justice Department had filed an emergency request to block the injunction, arguing that it would hinder officials from responding to online posts that pose a danger to public health or safety. The Republican attorneys general from Louisiana and Missouri, who brought the case against the administration, have until September 20 to respond. The lawsuit claims that the Biden administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring tech platforms to remove certain content. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the injunction was "vague" but left in place a modified order banning certain administration officials from contacting social media companies.
Justice Samuel Alito has rejected Senate Democrats' demands for him to step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case due to his interactions with one of the lawyers involved. Alito attached a statement to a routine list of court orders, stating that there is no valid reason for his recusal. Senate Democrats have criticized Alito and the court for not adopting an ethics code, citing undisclosed paid trips taken by Justice Clarence Thomas and Alito. The Democrats argued that Alito's interviews with a lawyer involved in the case cast doubt on his ability to judge fairly. Alito responded, stating that the lawyer participated as a journalist, not an advocate, and that his involvement in the case was disclosed.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has rejected calls for his recusal from a major tax case, despite concerns raised by Senator Dick Durbin. Durbin argued that Alito should recuse himself due to recent interviews with a lawyer involved in the case. However, Alito defended his decision, stating that justices often give interviews to news organizations and do not recuse themselves when former colleagues or friends are involved. Legal ethics expert Stephen Gillers supports Alito's argument, noting that the lawyer in question is not the lead attorney in the case. Durbin criticized Alito's decision, suggesting a conflict of interest.
Democratic lawmakers are criticizing Justice Samuel Alito for stating that Congress has no constitutional authority to regulate the Supreme Court. Alito's comments come amid increased scrutiny over ethics concerns involving Supreme Court justices, including gifts accepted without disclosure. Democrats argue that Alito's view is audacious and arrogant, with some accusing conservative justices of seeing themselves as politicians. The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation to impose a code of ethics on the Supreme Court, but its chances of passing in the Senate are slim. House Democrats also took to social media to criticize Alito, emphasizing that Congress has the power to regulate the Court.
Congressional Democrats are criticizing Justice Samuel Alito after he stated that Congress lacks the constitutional authority to regulate the Supreme Court's ethics rules. Alito's comments came in response to a Democratic-led effort to revamp ethics and transparency standards for the court's justices. Democrats argue that Congress has the power to set the Supreme Court's budget and expand its size, therefore it should also be able to require a code of ethics. Alito's remarks have drawn renewed criticism from Democrats, who question his reasoning and argue for the need for an enforceable code of ethics.